Star Seed
{{Short description|2021 single by Loona}}
{{other uses|Star seed (disambiguation){{!}}Star seed}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Star Seed
| cover = Loonahoolahoopstarseed.jpg
| caption = Digital cover
| type = single
| artist = Loona
| EP =
| A-side = Hula Hoop
| language = Japanese
| released = September 15, 2021
| recorded =
| genre = Pop
| length = 3:01
| label =
| writer = Sumire Yoshida
| producer = Makoto Abe
| prev_title = PTT (Paint the Town)
| prev_year = 2021
| title2 = Hula Hoop
| next_title = Flip That
| next_year = 2022
|misc=
}}
{{nihongo|"Star Seed"|カクセイ|Kakusei}}{{efn|Stylized as "Star Seed ~{{lang|ja|カクセイ}}~".}} is the debut Japanese single by the South Korean girl group Loona. It was released on September 15, 2021, through Blockberry Creative, Mercury Tokyo and Universal Music Japan alongside its A-side "Hula Hoop".{{Cite web|last=|first=|url= https://news.kstyle.com/m/article.ksn?articleNo=2171381|title= 今月の少女（LOONA）、9月15日に日本デビュー決定！お台場のチームラボで撮影された映像が早くも話題|date=August 27, 2021|website=Kstyle News|language=ja|access-date=August 28, 2021}}{{Cite web|last=|first=|url= https://natalie.mu/music/news/442719 |title= LOONAの日本デビュー作でSILENT SIRENすぅが作詞、ミーグリ詳細も発|date=August 27, 2021|website=Natalie|language=ja|access-date=August 28, 2021}}
Background
In June 2021 Blockberry Creative partnered with Universal Music Japan to promote Loona's activities in Japan; an official Japanese page for the group was also created.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/loona-release-4th-mini-album-comeback-&-and-ptt-announce-japanese-debut-date-on-wave-concert-livestream-june-2021|title=LOONA return with 4th mini-album '[&]', announce Japanese debut in September|date=2021-06-28|access-date=2021-07-02|website=Bandwagon Asia|last=Lau|first=Elly}} In the same month the company announced that the group will be having their official Japanese debut in September.{{Cite web|last=Lau|first=Elly|date=June 28, 2021|title=LOONA return with 4th mini-album '[&]', announce Japanese debut in September|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/loona-release-4th-mini-album-comeback-&-and-ptt-announce-japanese-debut-date-on-wave-concert-livestream-june-2021|url-status=live|access-date=June 28, 2021|website=Bandwagon|language=en|archive-date=June 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628100158/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/loona-release-4th-mini-album-comeback-%26-and-ptt-announce-japanese-debut-date-on-wave-concert-livestream-june-2021}} On August 27, it was announced that Loona will release the double A-side single, "Hula Hoop / StarSeed" on September 15, with a physical CD release on October 20.{{Cite web|url=https://www.universal-music.co.jp/loona/news/2021-08-27 |script-title=ja:世界が注目する韓国12人組ガールズグループ LOONA（今月の少女）、9月15日（水）に日本デビューシングル「HULA HOOP/ StarSeed 〜カクセイ〜」デジタル先行配信スタート！10月20日（水）CDリリース決定 |website=Universal Music Japan|language=ja|access-date=August 27, 2021}} The song is written by Sumire Yoshida (Suu) of Silent Siren and is composed by Naoki Kubo.{{Cite web|last=|first=|url= https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000207022#|title= LOONA（今月の少女）、日本デビューシングルは「HULA HOOP/ StarSeed 〜カクセイ〜」|date=August 27, 2021|website=Bark Japan|language=ja|access-date=August 28, 2021}}
Promotion
Three different versions of CDs will be available on October 20 titled "Regular" and two limited edition CDs titled "Version A" and "Version B". The DVD attached to the first limited edition A of the CD will contain the making video of the "Star Seed" music video, and the DVD of the first limited edition B will contain "Loona Channel Vol. 1". In addition, it has been decided that the serial number will be included as a common application lottery privilege for the first limited edition and the first press of the regular edition. Fans use this serial number to apply for a Meet & Greet, autographed Polaroid photo, and clear file gift campaign where you can meet all group online. In addition, a solo jacket version of each member will be released exclusively for Universal Music Store. This edition will include a serial code that will allow fan to apply for online events that are different from the first limited edition and regular edition.{{Cite web|last=|first=|url= https://natalie.mu/music/news/442719 |title= LOONAの日本デビュー作でSILENT SIRENすぅが作詞、ミーグリ詳細も発|date=August 27, 2021|website=Natalie|language=ja|access-date=August 28, 2021}}
An online talk event was held on September 14 where members talked about the new song and a part of the song was revealed for the first time prior to its official release.{{Cite web|last=|first=|url= https://news.kstyle.com/m/article_amp.ksn?articleNo=2176177|title= 今月の少女（LOONA）、日本デビューシングル「HULA HOOP/ StarSeed ～カクセイ～」発売記念トークイベントが決定！
|date=September 7, 2021|website=K Style|language=ja|access-date=September 7, 2021}}
Track listing
- CD, digital download & streaming{{cite web|title=HULA HOOP/StarSeed by Loona on Spotify|url= https://open.spotify.com/album/7GQdWx1bMvrbVBOtCa829d?si=gVSW_T7SRDCKNe4KWnEEfw&dl_branch=1 |website=Spotify|access-date=September 15, 2021}}
- "Hula Hoop" – 3:19
- "Star Seed" ({{lang|ja|カクセイ}}) – 3:01
- "PTT (Paint the Town)" (Japanese version) – 3:22
- "Hula Hoop" (City Pop Version) – 3:14
- "Star Seed" (music video)
- "Hula Hoop" (making)
- "Loona Channel Vol.1"
Charts
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Chart performance for "Star Seed" ! scope="col"| Chart (2021) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| {{single chart|Oricon|6|date=2021-11-01|rowheader=true|access-date=October 27, 2021}} |
Release history
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Release history and formats for "Star Seed" ! Region ! Date ! Format ! Distributor |
| scope="row"| Various
| September 15, 2021 | {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}} | rowspan=2| {{hlist| Blockberry Creative|Mercury Tokyo|Universal Music Japan}} |
|---|
| scope="row"| Japan
| October 20, 2021 | CD |
Notes
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